Cappfinity's assessments measure strengths: what you are good at, enjoy and feel energized by. Most of its tests are untimed but record how long you take, and the answer formats, such as ranking and free entry, are unusual enough to catch people out. This page covers what the Cappfinity assessment is, its format and timings, how it is scored, the rules to know before you start, how to prepare and a practice plan.
What the Cappfinity assessment is
Cappfinity, formerly Capp, bought Koru's predictive-hiring assessment business around the end of 2018. Prep sites commonly report EY as a user, and Cappfinity's own customer stories name Shoosmiths and Credera. Tests include numerical, verbal and critical reasoning, situational strengths questions and video interviews.
Format and timings
| Part | What it involves | Time and questions |
|---|---|---|
| Numerical reasoning | Graphs and tables; multiple choice, free entry and ranking | Untimed but timed in the background; typically 12 to 15 questions |
| Verbal reasoning | Matching, fill-the-gap, ranking and true or false | Untimed but timed in the background; typically 8 to 15 questions |
| Critical reasoning | Short passages and the conclusions they support | Varies |
| Situational strengths | Workplace scenarios: rank or rate responses | Varies |
| Video interview | Recorded answers to strengths questions | Set by the employer |
Total: varies by employer; a commonly reported example is about 60 minutes for EY's blended assessment.
How it is scored
- Prep sites report that both speed and accuracy are recorded, even on untimed tests.
- Strengths questions look for consistency with what the role needs, not one right answer.
- Cut-offs are not published.
Rules to know before you start
- You generally cannot pause, so finish in one sitting.
- Prep sites report calculators are allowed on numerical tests, for example at EY; follow the on-screen instructions.
- Retakes are up to the employer.
How to prepare
- Read every instruction screen; the ranking and free-entry formats are unfamiliar.
- Work steadily rather than racing: untimed does not mean speed is ignored.
- Answer strengths questions honestly and consistently.
- Prepare short strengths stories for the video interview: when you were at your best and why.
A practice plan
- Day 1: read the employer's invitation for which tests you will take, then do the publisher's official practice questions untimed.
- Days 2 and 3: timed practice on your weakest test type, reviewing every mistake.
- Days 4 and 5: full timed runs in the same browser and device you will use.
- Day 6: rest, check your setup, and plan a quiet time slot.
- Day 7: take the test in one sitting, early in the deadline window.
Related guides: UK assessment centres, the SHL assessment, what an online assessment is.
On the day, and the mistakes to avoid
- Open the invitation early and note the deadline, the tests included and the time each takes.
- Use a laptop or desktop with a current browser, on a stable connection, with notifications silenced.
- Have paper, a pen and, if the instructions allow it, a calculator ready before you start.
- Read every instruction and example screen; formats differ more than people expect.
- Take the tests in a quiet room in one sitting, at a time of day when you are sharp.
- If something breaks, take a screenshot, note the time and contact the employer straight away.
Mistakes that cost candidates:
- Treating untimed or 'as many as you can' tests casually: speed and accuracy are usually both recorded.
- Bringing outside knowledge into reasoning items that must be judged only on the information given.
- Answering personality questions as the 'ideal' candidate instead of honestly, which shows up as inconsistency.
- Starting on a phone when the publisher recommends a computer.
- Leaving the test until the deadline, when any technical problem becomes fatal.
What happens after the Cappfinity assessment
Results usually go to the employer, who compares them with the profile for the role. Shortlisted candidates move on to a video interview, an assessment centre or a first interview, so start preparing for those while you wait. For the next stage, see our guide to online assessments.
Where CoPilot Interview fits
Online assessments are tests you take on your own: outside help is not allowed, and proctoring settings can flag other apps, tab switches or a second voice. Practice beforehand instead. CoPilot Interview is an AI interview assistant; its free AI mock interview prepares you for the interviews that follow the assessment, with questions built from your résumé and the job description and each spoken answer scored out of ten. The free plan gives 15 minutes a day of live help in sessions of up to 15 minutes, with AI mock interviews included. Read the invitation carefully and follow your employer's rules.
Disclosure: CoPilot Interview is our product, so weigh what we say about it accordingly.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Cappfinity test timed?
Most tests are untimed, but your response time is recorded, so work steadily and finish in one sitting.
Which employers use Cappfinity?
Prep sites commonly report EY, and Cappfinity's customer stories name Shoosmiths and Credera, among others.
What is a strengths-based assessment?
One that looks for what you are good at and enjoy, on the idea that energized people perform better. Questions ask how you prefer to work rather than testing knowledge.
Is Koru part of Cappfinity?
Yes. Cappfinity bought Koru's assessment business around the end of 2018, and Koru's skills assessments now sit in Cappfinity's suite.
Can I use AI tools during the Cappfinity assessment?
No, unless the instructions explicitly allow it. Assessments are meant to be taken on your own, and proctoring settings can flag other apps, tab switches or pasted code. Use AI tools to practice beforehand, and follow your employer's rules.
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